RESEARCH ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND STRESS COPING STRATEGIES: CERTAIN REFLECTIONS By Shailaja and Prof. G. Lokanadha Reddy

  Stress and strain have become pervading features of peoples’ life in modern world. Despite tremendous advancements in science and technology, and remarkable  growth of economy and sources of luxury, majority of being experiencing moderate to high degree of psychological stress in various spheres of their lives. In the present day world majority of people may be seen talking about the term, yet, significantly few people use the term in the same way or even attempt for a clear-cut definition of the term stress. The word stress is derived from…

Read More

A STUDY OF HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS OF MALAPPURAM DISTRICT IN RELATION TO THEIR SECULAR ATTITUDE bY Dr. K.T.Showkath Hussiain and Saleena Varghese

Abstract                 Secularism is one of the important national values enshrined in the constitution of India. Our constitution has a character of secularism. The word ‘secularism’ is derived from the Latin word meaning ‘Generation or Age’. It is concerned with the affairs of the world. Its sphere is temporal not sacred or monastic. But it does not mean anti-religious ideology.

Read More

A STUDY OF ATTITUDE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY SHIMLA STUDENTS TOWARDS ALCOHOL bY Raj Kumar

Abstract The aim of present investigation was to study the attitude of university students towards alcohol. A sample of 100 students was selected. From the sample 50 male and 50 female students was select randomly. Finally the sample was divided in to rural and urban. On the basis of data analysis and the interpretation the researcher found that (1) male students irrespective of level of locality have significantly more favorable attitude towards alcohol as compared the female students. (2) There is no significant difference in the attitude of rural and…

Read More

INTEGRATING ASSESSMENT PROCESS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS bY Dr. N. V. Bose

Abstract Language teaching has been evolved in seven folds since three to four decades. There are ways, approaches, methods and assessment which unify the process of language learning and teaching.  New classrooms are rather more technological equipped and the so with learners’ attitude towards learning theory of language practices. The approach towards language assessment has also been altered, throughout, considering the need of giving feedback on students’ learning outcomes. The new skills in assessment details more rigorous need of comments or grades on students’ strengths and weaknesses rather than just…

Read More

CUSTOMERS’ SWITCHING BEHAVIOR IN BANKING INDUSTRY-A STUDY IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA By Hari Kishan Reddy

Abstract The financial institutions play a significant role in the development of an economy. It is expected that the financial sector in the near future would witness increased competitiveness, dynamism, diversification, integration as well as the ability to provide world class services with the emergence of number of banks and financial institutions into the market. The footsteps towards financial progression are perceived as India had opened up the market for international entrants in the banking sector through Globalization, Liberalization and Privatization. Today India has more than 200 scheduled Commercial banks,…

Read More

BLENDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INPUTS IN INSTRUCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT: AS A CATALYST TO EQUIP ONESELF AND SOCIETY IN DIGITAL ERA By Chanchal Abraham and Dr. Issac Paul

Sustainable development is the overarching paradigm of the United Nations.  The concept of sustainable development was described by the 1987 Brundtl and Commission Report as “development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Sustainability is a paradigm for thinking about a future in which environmental, social and economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of development and an improved quality of life.  The three inputs of sustainable development such as environmental protection, economic development and social development are…

Read More